By SAM LANCE There’s no such thing as a true “must win” game in early February, but No. 8 Kansas desperately needed a victory over No. 4 Houston on Saturday. And the Jayhawks got it done, defeating the Cougars 78-65 in dominating fashion. Coming into the game, Kansas was 5-3 in Big 12 play, and Houston was the No. 1 team in the conference with a 6-2 record. Therefore, … [Read more...] about No. 8 Kansas dominates in crucial Big 12 conference game vs. No. 4 Houston
No. 1 Texas recruit Jeremiah Green breaks down official visits, targets summer commitment
By CHARLIE PARENT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Jeremiah Green, a four-star point guard and the No. 1 player out of Texas in the class of 2025, was one of the most impressive players at this weekend’s HoopHall Classic. The 6-foot-2 Sunrise Christian (KS.) product posted a double-double Saturday, with 19 points and 11 assists, while shooting 7-for-13 from the field. Green showed a … [Read more...] about No. 1 Texas recruit Jeremiah Green breaks down official visits, targets summer commitment
Five-star unsigned senior Bryson Tucker ‘split’ between pro and college route
By CHARLIE PARENT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Five-star senior Bryson Tucker put on a nice display of scoring, length and next-level upside in Bishop O’Connell’s (VA.) 63-54 win over Cardinal Ritter (MO.), posting 17 points (15 in the 3rd quarter), 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks at Sunday’s HoopHall Classic. “I feel like I’m playing really well,” he said postgame. “I’m just … [Read more...] about Five-star unsigned senior Bryson Tucker ‘split’ between pro and college route
Who’s the best college hoops coach? ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla weighs in
By SAM LANCE ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla had quite the career as a head basketball coach. He led Manhattan College to the NCAA Tournament twice, including in 1995 where his Jaspers upset Kelvin Sampson’s No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners as a 13-seed. Fraschilla also coached four NBA players at St. John’s — including a unique personality in Metta World Peace — … [Read more...] about Who’s the best college hoops coach? ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla weighs in
Five-star Jasper Johnson ‘probably’ staying in class of 2025
By CHARLIE PARENT NEW YORK — Jasper Johnson, the No. 10 player in the class of 2025, has seen his recruitment heat up over the past few months. The 6-foot-4 combo guard out of Link Academy (MO.) dropped 9 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists in 16 minutes in a blowout 89-55 win over Penn Charter (PA.) at Saturday’s Jordan Brand Classic via MadeHoops. “His biggest … [Read more...] about Five-star Jasper Johnson ‘probably’ staying in class of 2025